NTSB investigations
459 cases where NTSB found Flight control system.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 32 |
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| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '010227')) ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '010227')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR26LA115Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMightyfly MF-100 · Atwater, CAA control system anomaly, which resulted in the overload and failure of one of the propulsion motor systems during the transition from hover to forward flight.NTSB ERA26LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 680A · Miami, FLThe flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the blast fence during taxi to the runway for departure, and their inadequate inspection of the airplane after it contacted the blast fence.NTSB CEN26LA092Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · San Marcos, TXThe flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the elevator trim for the takeoff, that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to follow the before takeoff checklist.NTSB ENG26LA011Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C11 · Hibbing, MNThe elevator control restriction was caused by the failure of an elevator autopilot servo control cable which failed due to cyclic fatigue. The slack in the cable wrapped around the servo mount in such a way that it interfered with the rotation of the servo…NTSB CEN26LA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182H · Lakeview, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the improper flap position during landing, and the pilot being fatigued.NTSB ERA26LA023Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Augustine, FLThe student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s pitch and a collision with trees at the end of the runway during initial climb.NTSB WPR26LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRoderick James Willmore Kitfox S7 Supersport · Kilgore, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the control stick grip.NTSB ERA26LA009Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182H · Smithfield, RIMaintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the elevator trim system, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the maintenance personnel and pilot’s failure to perform adequate post maintenance/preflight inspections.NTSB WPR25LA283Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Rigby, IDThe flight instructor’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a subsequent impact with a building.NTSB CEN25LA337Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH-58A · Caseville, MIThe front seat passenger’s inadvertent movement of the cyclic control resulting in a dynamic rollover after landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to leave the dual flight controls installed with a non-pilot passenger in the front seat.NTSB ERA25LA322Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Edgartown, MAThe accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in his decision to abort the takeoff and the subsequent runway overrun.NTSB ERA25LA303Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCentrair 101A · Springfield, VTThe pilot’s failure to assemble the glider’s elevator control before takeoff.NTSB ERA25LA287Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrob-Werke Twin Astir · Franconia, NHThe pilot’s failure to detect the inadvertent deployment of the spoilers, which resulted in a prolonged, excessive descent rate. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct a downwind approach versus a straight in approach to the…NTSB ANC25LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180H · Gulkana, AKThe failure of the left rudder assembly which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.NTSB CEN25LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Wyoming, ILThe pilot’s failure to attain a positive climb rate due to airplane’s improper takeoff configuration.NTSB ERA25FA185Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMX Aircraft Tech PTY MXS · Hampton, VAA counterweight plug that loosened during the accident flight, jammed the elevator, and resulted in loss of control during landing.NTSB DCA25LA174Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPyka Pelican · Dixon, CAThe flight control system’s unanticipated transition to takeoff abort mode due to a software error in the autonomous flight control system, which resulted in a premature throttle reduction and hard landing.NTSB ERA25FA082Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Cintrona, PRMaintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the airplane, which resulted in inflight the failure of the right aileron carry through cable due to wear, reduced effectiveness of the airplane’s ailerons, and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB ENG25LA009Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C11 · Dulles, VAThe elevator control restriction was caused by the failure of the elevator autopilot servo control cable, which failed due to cyclic fatigue. The slack in the broken cable wrapped around the elevator autopilot servo mount in such a way that it was bound…NTSB CEN25LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPitts S1E · Seguin, TXThe improper construction of the rudder cable assembly by the airplane builder, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the left rudder cable during the landing roll and the pilot’s subsequent inability to maintain directional control.NTSB ANC25LA008Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Anchorage, AKThe incorrect installation of the rear flight control stick, resulting in the pilot’s inability to control the pitch attitude, coupled with the pilot’s inadequate control system check before departure, all which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.NTSB CEN25LA029Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters Carbon CUB · Ogallala, NEThe improper installation of the elevator control cable hardware, which resulted in the separation of the elevator control cable and a loss of pitch control in flight.NTSB WPR24LA322Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12 · Paris, IDThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA24FA371Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28R · Vergennes, VTThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to properly…NTSB DCA24LA245Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737 · Salt Lake City, UTDelta Air Lines flight 2046 flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between their airplane and Delta Air Lines flight 2046 as they turned onto a perpendicular taxiway.NTSB CEN24LA328Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP · Telluride, COThe flight crew’s failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff in a high-density altitude environment, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s failure to use…NTSB WPR24LA228Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12IS · Scappoose, ORThe pilot’s failure to remove the seat belt used as a flight control lock from the right control stick before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB WPR24FA196Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLockheed 12A · Chino, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was…NTSB ERA24LA251Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWilliam Loren Noggle JA30 Superstol · Tennille, GAThe loss of elevator control during flight due to the elevator control rod and its hardware disconnecting from its installation area, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate…NTSB WPR24FA182Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV-12 · Auburn, WAThe pilot’s improper installation of the control stick pushrod assemblies, which resulted in separation of the left pushrod and a total loss of roll control during flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure to detect the installation error during…NTSB WPR24LA175Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDennis T Kirby/Michael B Kirby Murphy Rebel · Edgewood, NMThe pilot’s improper installation of the aileron and flap control systems, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN24LA207Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Aitkin, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane’s flaps during the go-around.NTSB ERA24LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Lagrangeville, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around attempt. Also causal was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR24LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182H · Three Forks, MTThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN24LA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of system knowledge regarding the operation of the…NTSB WPR24LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Tracy, CAA loss of collective control authority due to fatigue failure of the collective servo cylinder extension arms from corrosion pitting.NTSB CEN24FA164Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLancair Legacy FG · Spicewood, TXThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane during a go-around in gusting wind conditions, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB CEN24LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-2 · West Lafayette, INThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the tail rotor pitch change slider attachment hardware (T-bolt), which led to the disconnection of the pitch change slider, a loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the…NTSB ERA24LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters PA18-150 · Edgewater, FLMaintenance personnel’s failure to detect the worn aileron cable during the most recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and a subsequent loss of airplane control during landing.NTSB ERA24LA126Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Key Largo, FLThe pilot’s improper go-around technique, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB CEN24LA115Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 400 · Bentonville, ARImproper rigging of the elevator cable over the upper guard pin, which resulted in a cable separation and loss of elevator control.NTSB DCA24LA094Incident · No injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-8 · Newark, NJMoisture intrusion through the pressure port inlet of the rudder rollout guidance actuator that accumulated and froze during flight at altitude, resulting in jammed rudder pedal movement.NTSB WPR24FA072Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportKubicek BB85Z · Eloy, AZThe pilot’s decision to open the rapid deflation valve during flight as a means of descending, which resulted in the deflation of the envelope and hard impact with terrain.NTSB WPR24LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Eastsound, WAThe pilot's unstable approach and improper configuration of the flaps during a go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24FA010Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 414 · Patterson, LAThe pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.NTSB CEN23LA425Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802 · Herington, KSThe design of the spray valve control lever, which restricted the range of the left rear rudder and brake pedal and resulted in a loss of control during landing.NTSB CEN23LA424Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPowrachute Pegasus · Caddo Mills, TXThe pilot’s inadequate rolling preflight, which resulted in a loss of directional control in flight and subsequent collision with an object during landing.NTSB ERA23LA376Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportEmbraer S A EMB-545 · St. Simons Island, GAThe control laws of the angle of attack limiter protection system, which precluded the system from disengaging during an approach in gusting wind conditions, limiting the flight crew’s ability to control the airplane’s pitch and resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ERA23FA346Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech C-99 · Litchfield, MEA horizontal stabilizer pitch trim anomaly that was not identified in the available evidence.NTSB CEN23LA363Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C-99 · Lansing, MIThe pilot’s failure to properly set the rudder trim position which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate checklist procedures prior to takeoff.